When asked the question “who was your favorite teacher and why?”, chances are you have someone special in mind who impacted your life beyond the classroom. This person could have challenged you, nurtured you and gave you an outlet for creative expression. Creativity has become an important factor in how a student learns and a teacher communicates to reach their collective goals.

My morning rituals are simple but important to get me and my family ready for the day. I get up, brew a pot of coffee, take a shower, brush my teeth, make oatmeal for the family, feed the dog and leave the house. I perform these feats without ever thinking how different my morning would be if I did not have clean water. I even take it for granted that my pets have clean water.